CSU hosts CISA international student workshops

Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga will
host the Council of International Students Australia (CISA) workshops Saturday
2 December.

All international students at regional universities
are invited to the workshops where they will be able to discuss and better understand
sexual assault, sexual harassment, and leadership.

The leadership workshop to be held on Saturday 2
December will teach students how to identify situations of concern, and how to
safely and successfully intervene in order to prevent or stop these situations
occurring.

The second workshop will teach students how they can unlock
their leadership skills so they can contribute to society through civic
leadership and public speaking.

"The sexual assault and harassment workshop will
inform students about what's unacceptable or criminal behaviour, and give them
the knowledge needed to identify and trust members of society who can appropriately
handle disclosures.

"The purpose of the leadership workshop is to inspire
and empower students, and to help them realise their strengths. It will help
them be recognised as University leaders," Ms Ataollahi said.

In conducting the workshops, CISA continues its role to advocate for the interests and needs of
international students.

The support of CISA highlights CSU's commitment to
support students and build on its values of safety, respect and inclusion.

In 2017 the University joined Respect. Now. Always., a sector wide campaign to prevent sexual assault and
sexual harassment.

Media Note:Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Mrs Forough Ataollah, PhD student in the CSU Graham Centre and the CSU School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Wagga Wagga, and Women Officer in CISA.